Regarded historically as a moderating force in the country’s politics, the generals’ reputation has withered under attacks from the ousted prime minister, Imran Khan.
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‘Joyland,’ a Pakistani Film Banned at Home, Is Celebrated Abroad
Saim Sadiq’s feature “Joyland,” which includes a transgender woman’s love affair, cannot be shown in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Supporters of the former prime minister of Pakistan have repeatedly clashed this week with the security forces, keeping the country on edge. “Show you can fight,” he told supporters.
India’s Partition: A History in Photos
The division set off communal violence and displaced millions, changing the face and geopolitics of South Asia.
Partition Survivors Seek Closure Through a YouTube Channel
The YouTube channel Punjabi Lehar, based in Pakistan, has reunited people who were separated by the partition of India in 1947.
Imran Khan Dominates Punjab Vote, Deepening Pakistan Turmoil
Mr. Khan’s political party won 15 of the 20 seats in the country’s most populous province, which has often served as a bellwether for national politics.
Shehbaz Sharif Becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan
Mr. Sharif, whose family has been dogged by accusations of graft for decades, was selected by Pakistan’s Parliament at a time of deep political divisions and economic tumult.
2 Lynchings Reported at Sikh Temples in India
Enraged mobs attacked men they linked to acts of sacrilege, one at the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs.
India’s Farm Subsidies Lead to Waste but Support Millions
In a country plagued with malnutrition, government support has led to wasted crop surpluses. But with jobs lacking, many feel they have little choice but to work the land.
Pakistan Train Catches Fire, Killing More Than 70
Passengers jumped to escape the blaze, which officials said was caused when a cooking stove exploded.